Our group included my in-laws, my husband and myself, our three kids (boys 10, 5, 4) and my brother in-law. When looking for a house, we cared most about making sure we had enough space for our group and we had a view. No matter what pictures you see, they will never do the view justice. If you're going to Crete for sunsets, this is the house for you! There is a ton of outdoor space and the pool and hot tub are both very large. Daily housekeeping was a wonderful bonus because it kept the already clean house spotless. You are are a 10 min drive to a number of beaches and restaurants, and an easy 30 min drive to Chania. For us, it was the perfect blend of being accessible to everything, but also feeling away from it all. The house is massive-- with plenty of space for large groups and though there are a lot of steps-- you can choose bedrooms with fewer stairs to them if needed -- everything worked great for our group ranging from age 4-70+. The one note I'll make for your planning is the house has one main master and then a detached room that could function as a second. The room doesn't work well if you have young kids, but is great if someone wants complete privacy. The remainder of the rooms are all lovely, but while some have either a king bed, good clothing storage, or a shower -- none bring together all three -- so there's not a true second master inside the house. I think this is just helpful for your planning so you know the bedrooms available for your group.